Punch,  44 (1863), 219.

Signatures by Sunlight

Anon

Genre:

Introduction, Drollery; Letter, Spoof

Subjects:

Photography, Physiognomy


    Noting the way in which people are now signing their letters by sticking tiny photographs of themselves onto the paper, suggests that letters should be accompanied by photographs of people indicating their frame of mind when writing. Presents examples of male writers showing their states of apology, condolence, and anger.



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